Richards Secures Home Access, Ex Ordered to Keep Distance in Ongoing Divorce Dispute

Lead: Denise Richards won court approval to re-enter her Calabasas residence today and had her restraining order against estranged husband Aaron Phypers extended, with Phypers ordered to remain at least 100 yards away from the property in Los Angeles County on September 8, 2025.

Nut Graf: The decision, handed down in Los Angeles Superior Court, underscores mounting allegations of domestic abuse and property damage in the high-profile split, setting the stage for a contentious hearing now pushed to October.

Access Granted, Hearing Postponed A judge granted Richards permission to retrieve personal belongings from the couple’s shared home, which she vacated two years ago amid abuse claims. Phypers and his family were formally directed to vacate the premises and maintain a 100-yard buffer for the duration of the temporary restraining order. The next hearing was rescheduled to October 13 due to court calendar constraints.

Evidence of Alleged Abuse Unfolds Richards submitted photographs depicting alleged damage to flooring, walls and personal effects during her Aug. 3 visit, claiming Phypers and relatives left the home in disarray. She also provided images of bruises she attributes to physical assaults. Phypers denies the abuse allegations but acknowledges some home repairs were needed for sanitation reasons.

Spousal Support and Legal Fees at Issue In parallel filings, Richards has moved to bar Phypers from spousal support and to shift responsibility for her attorneys’ fees onto him. Phypers, who filed for divorce July 7 citing irreconcilable differences, counterclaims Richards is pursuing a “vengeance playbook” reminiscent of her split from Charlie Sheen.

Next Steps and Implications With domestic violence and financial support central to the proceedings, the October hearing will address the duration of the restraining order, property division and support obligations. Legal experts predict the case will remain in the spotlight given Richards’ reality-TV prominence and the pair’s public allegations.